Recognition means that Palestine has all the legal rights and obligations of statehood. The West Bank & Gaza will now be Palestine rather than the Occupied Palestinian Territories and we will establish full diplomatic relations. Here in Brighton and Hove our Labour Group called for an immediate ceasefire in November 2023. We must be clear that hate is never welcome in Brighton and Hove and redouble our efforts to pull together as a City. Bella Sankey is the Labour Leader of Brighton and Hove City Council